Case Study: Energy Specialist Services for City of Hartford

As part of the City of Hartford’s ambitious Climate Action Plan, the City aims to improve quality of life for its residents through environmental stewardship, advancing the local economy, improving public health outcomes, and promoting social equity. This project was designed to address current gaps in the community by improving resident access to resources that stabilize utility bills, reduce energy burden, make homes more comfortable, address health and safety barriers, and improve home values. By doing so, the project aimed to facilitate the uptake of residential projects related to energy efficiency, weatherization, and building performance.

8 Black-Led Organizations Making Strides in Energy, Environment and Sustainability

People of color have historically played a pivotal role in spearheading the environmental justice movement since the 1970s. Black-led organizations continue to fight climate change, serve under-resourced communities and build a greener future.

Energy EfficiencyEFGFebruary 27, 2024Energy Efficiency, Energy, Environment, Sustainability

ACEEE Toolkit: How Energy Efficiency Programs Can Reach Underserved Residents

Low-income households continue to receive a disproportionately small amount of energy-savings, despite increased spending by most gas and utility companies on energy-efficiency services, as reported by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) in 2022. EFG covered this topic in detail in this 2023 blog article.

How Green Jobs Invest in Our Planet

Green jobs are essential to mitigating the effects of and building resilience to climate change — and they’re growing rapidly. In this article, we explore 4 ways that green jobs “invest” in our planet.

Job Opportunities in Energy: Low-Energy, Low-Impact Buildings

Our built environment is a massive contributor to the climate crisis through its impacts on the atmosphere and broader ecosystems. In terms of energy, buildings consume about 40% of all electricity. This week, we are focusing on low-energy, low-impact building professionals.

Job Opportunities in Energy: HERS Rater

This week, we are focusing on the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Professional, or HERS Rater. A HERS rater is a weatherization professional and works in the home performance industry. This field evaluates the safety, comfort, durability, and efficiency of a building by considering its structure as a system made up of interacting parts.

Energy Efficiency Policies in Connecticut

The United States is making efforts to tackle climate change by taking legislative actions, both on the federal and state level. Earth Forward Group has strong roots in Connecticut, where state policies are encouraging a shift toward energy efficiency and movement away from fossil fuel consumption.

Energy Efficiency, PolicyEFGSeptember 15, 2022Energy Efficiency, Energy, Policy, Sustainable Development

EFG Interview: People’s Action for Clean Energy (PACE)

Earth Forward Group had the opportunity to interview Bernard Pelletier and Mark Scully from People’s Action for Clean Energy (PACE) in Connecticut to learn more about how the organization aids in the state’s transition to clean energy through education and advocacy.

Energy EfficiencyEFGSeptember 1, 2022Interview, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development

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